Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.H.Raven) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 205 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508650
Common Names
- Camissoniopsis robusta
- Robust Camissoniopsis
- Camisoniopsis de Robusto
Synonyms
- Camissonia robusta P.H.Raven [unknown]
Description
Camissoniopsis robusta (also called Robust Sun Cups, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, especially in open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Camissoniopsis robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Camissoniopsis robusta has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camissoniopsis robusta is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Once established, it can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Camissoniopsis robusta
Camissoniopsis robusta is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and desert scrub.
Camissoniopsis robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camissoniopsis robusta?
Camissoniopsis robusta
What is the natural habitat of Camissoniopsis robusta?
It is native to western North America.
What is the flower color of Camissoniopsis robusta?
The flowers are yellow in color.
Species in the Camissoniopsis genus
Camissoniopsis bistorta,
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia,
Camissoniopsis confusa,
Camissoniopsis guadalupensis,
Camissoniopsis hardhamiae,
Camissoniopsis hirtella,
Camissoniopsis ignota,
Camissoniopsis intermedia,
Camissoniopsis lewisii,
Camissoniopsis luciae,
Camissoniopsis micrantha,
Camissoniopsis pallida,
Camissoniopsis proavita,
Camissoniopsis robusta,
Species in the Onagraceae family
Camissonia bolanderi,
Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum,
Camissonia bairdii,
Camissonia benitensis,
Camissonia breviflora,
Camissonia campestris,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissonia dentata,
Camissonia integrifolia,
Camissonia kernensis,
Camissonia lacustris,
Camissonia ovata,
Camissonia parvula,
Camissonia pubens,
Camissonia pusilla,
Camissonia sierrae,
Camissonia strigulosa,
Camissonia subacaulis,
Camissonia tanacetifolia,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissoniopsis bistorta,
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia,
Camissoniopsis confusa,
Camissoniopsis guadalupensis,
Camissoniopsis hardhamiae,
Camissoniopsis hirtella,
Camissoniopsis ignota,
Camissoniopsis intermedia,
Camissoniopsis lewisii,
Camissoniopsis luciae,
Camissoniopsis micrantha,
Camissoniopsis pallida,
Camissoniopsis proavita,
Camissoniopsis robusta,
Chylismia atwoodii,
Chylismia confertiflora,
Chylismia eastwoodiae,
Chylismia exilis,
Chylismia megalantha,
Chylismia munzii,
Chylismia specicola,
Chylismia arenaria,
Chylismia brevipes,
Chylismia cardiophylla,
Chylismia claviformis,
Chylismia heterochroma,
Chylismia parryi,
Chylismia scapoidea,
Chylismia walkeri,
Chylismiella pterosperma,